26th May 2011:
Haridwar is located at the point where the Ganges emerges from the Himalaya. It's Uttarkhand's holiest Hindu city. As in Varanasi, millions of pilgrims come here every year to purificate their body in the river.
We came here directly from Delhi and stayed 2 days.
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Haridwar is located at the point where the Ganges emerges from the Himalaya. It's Uttarkhand's holiest Hindu city. As in Varanasi, millions of pilgrims come here every year to purificate their body in the river.
We came here directly from Delhi and stayed 2 days.
Pilgrims.
Main washing area.
The "Fire Ceremony", everyday at sunset.
The chains are to avoid people getting carried away with the strong current.
Hindu Temple.
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